Profile

Francesca joined Harris Hagan shortly after it was established in October 2004 and was recognised as an Associate to watch in Chambers UK 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Specialising in all aspects of online and land-based gambling law, Francesca advises land-based and online gambling businesses (B2C and B2B), as well as many start-ups. She advises on legal classification, non-remote and remote licence applications, premises licensing, personal applications, change of corporate control applications, transaction due diligence, general compliance and reporting requirements, compliance assessments, regulatory investigations, corporate evaluations, operating and personal licence reviews, and developing associated remedial compliance programmes and action plans.

Francesca also advises clients on all aspects of liquor and entertainment licensing law, including preparing and submitting applications in relation to premises licences, provisional statements for projects under development and temporary event notices for special events. She also has experience in carrying out due diligence work for clients acquiring new premises.

In her spare time, Francesca enjoys travelling and mini breaks, reading and going to the theatre and ballet.